President of Lucas Oil Products Katie Lucas received the Exemplary Service Award at the 2025 Champions of Diversity Awards on Jan. 17.
The award acknowledges her leadership in promoting equity within Lucas Oil and her ongoing support of charitable organizations that serve diverse communities.
Lucas shared sentiments regarding the nomination last November.
“I was extremely humbled,” Lucas told the Indianapolis Recorder. “There are a lot of people doing amazing things in our communities to promote diversity. To be included in this group (of awardees) is truly special.”
The Champions of Diversity Awards, now in its 18th year, celebrate individuals and organizations committed to advancing equity and community impact.
This year’s event honored 25 leaders and organizations for their dedication to these principles.

Lucas expressed her gratitude for the recognition.
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Exemplary Service Award, which reflects the hard work our organization has done to advance equity within the community through our support of many wonderful initiatives,” Lucas said. “Our commitment to improving lives and driving meaningful change is fundamental to who we are as a company. We look forward to continuing this important work alongside our partners.”
Moreover, Lucas oversees the company’s philanthropic and community engagement initiatives.
Her leadership extends to her roles as Board Chair of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation and board memberships with the Indianapolis Zoo, EDGE Mentoring and the Grit & Grace Nation Foundation. She also serves on the National Leadership Council at the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council and is a Founding Member and Inaugural Chair of Called to Care, a Circle of Impact for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
Lucas Oil actively supports organizations that promote community well-being, including Wheeler Mission, Indiana’s largest and most diverse ministry serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The company contributes to events such as the annual Drumstick Dash and Jane Seymour’s Foundation Gala, both of which raise funds for Wheeler Mission’s shelter, meals and care services for men, women and children from all backgrounds.
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